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F. E. ROBERTSON.

,WASHING MACHINE ATTACHMENT. APPLICATION FILED MAYIG, 1918.

1,391,410. PatentedSept. 20,-1 92-1.

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FRANK E. ROBERTSON, OF CLEVELAND, OHIO, ASSIGNOR TO THE P. A. GEIER COM- PANY, 0E CLEVELAND, OHIO, A CORPORATION OF'OH IO.

Application filed May 16,

To all whom it may concern: 7

Be it known that I, FRANK E. ROBERTSON, a citizen of the United States, residing at Cleveland, in the county of Cuyahoga and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in WVashing-Machine Attachments, of which the following is a specification. Y

My invention relates to improvements in Washing machine attachments, and more particularly to the adjuncts of a motor-operated pounder type of attachable ashing machine mechanism. The object of my said invention is to render, this type of washing machine more adaptable and overcome certain undesirable features in prior existing machines of this type. I

The majority of suchmachines are designed for attachment to stationary tubs, which commonly are constructed of slate, cement and the like. Consequently, when attached to one of the edges or walls of a tub of this description, it is found that the vibration from the pounder is likely in a longer or shorter time, to break away said edge or Wall beneath the clamping mechanism.

' A wringer mechanism ordinarily is associated with this type of washer, adapted alternatively to be power driven, and it is desirable to equip the drain board thereof, which may also be used in association with the washing machine as well, with suitable adjustment and locking means.

My invention has sought to meet these requirements, and thereby render this type of washing machine more effective and useful; the same being better explainable by making reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein Figure 1 is a view in elevation of a stationary tub structure, partially broken away and equipped with a washing machine and attachments embodying my improvements.

Fig. 2 is a plan view thereof.

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary view illustrating the features of the adjustable drip board,

and Fig. 4 is another fragmentary view thereof showing the construction from one end and with the drip board reversed and locked in position.

The same character of reference is employed to indicate similar parts throughout the several figures or drawings.

The features of the stationary tub struc- Spccification of Letters Patent.

Patented Sept. 20, 1921. 1918. Serial No. 235,005.

tures A, constructed. of slate ordinarily,and equipped with water connections B, will immediately benoted in Figs. 1 and 2.-

Upon the central partition Wall A there is shown a pounder type of washing machine and wringer mechanism removably attached for operating upon clothes in the left-hand tub. The electric motor a and wringer 6 thereof, are clamped upon a wooden bar 0, which in turn is secured to the partition A by long clamps c. 1

After considerable use, it is found that this manner of connecting the wringer by means of the resilient wooden bar and leather-faced clamps c, admirably serves to avoid breakage of the slate walls, or other frangible part, to which the mechanism may be attached, even with violent use.

In order to avoid vibration and counteract theeffect of the plunger-mechanism d, which is reciprocated by the motor a alternatively with the operation of the wringer, I have provided an adjustable stay rod or bar e, comprising sections 6, e, united by a clamp f and attached at the extremity of section 6 by a leather-faced clamp g positioned upon the right-hand or outer wall A of the tub structure. Thus it is seen that the pounder-mechanismis braced from the middle and opposite end of the tub, thereby rendering it rigid and more effective than with any other known mounting of the removable mechanism. Moreover, this construction cooperates with the relatively resilient wooden bar on which the whole structure is carried centrally of the tub, since said bar serves to take the sudden, repeated strains of the pounder-mechanism and in a measure absorb their initial force exerted against the tub.

The drip board it is provided with terminal side frames or castings h; the outer casting having an intermediate slot it into which one or the other of the duplicated latches 2', connected by the rod i, alternatively is adapted to enter and thereby hold the drip board securely either inclined to one side or the other, as indicated in alternative positions of inclination in Figs. 3 and 4. This drip board may be used independently of the wringer, for supporting the Wet clothes and allowing them to drain. It is impossible for it to be shifted from one side to the other until the latch is released from v structures embodying my invention or improvements, I claimas new and desire to secure by "Letters Patent, the following 1. In mechanism of the class described,

the combination with a stationary tub structure, of a washing machine and its operating motor, and a relatively resilient intermediate member positioned between the tub structure and the washing machine and firmly secured to each, substantially as set forth. 2. In mechanism of the class described, the combination with a stationary tub structure, of a relatively resilient intermediate member, clamping means securing it to a wall of said tub structure, a washing machine, and means for securing the same to the intermediate member, substantially as set forth.

3. In'mechanism of the class described,

the combination with a stationary tub structure, of a vibratory washing machine removably attached to one wall thereof, and an adjustable bracing member removably connecting an upper portion of said machine with another wall of said tub structure and adapted to overcome the vibratory thrust of said washing machine, substantially as set forth. i. In mechanism of the class described, the combination with a frangible stationary tub structure, of a power-driven washing machine having a pounder extending over the tub, relatively resilient means for mounting the same upon one edge of the tub, and a bracing member a'djustably connected approximately in the line of thrust between the upper portion of the washing machine and the opposing edge of the tub, substantially as set forth.

5. In mechanism of the class described, the combination with a frangible stationary tub structure, of a pounder type washing .movably connected laterally with an upper portion of said machine and with an opposing edge of the tub in position to sustain the thrust of the pounder, substantially as set forth. p

6. In mechanism of the class described,

the combination with a frangible tub structure, of a pounder type washing machine, a wooden attaching member, means for firmly securing said member intermediately of the tub and the machine with said machine extending above one wall of the tub, and a longitudinally adjustable bracing member connecting an upper rearward portion of themachine'with a rearward portion of an opposing wall of the tub,:whereby the washing machine may be steadied-and the walls of the tub relieved from breakage, substantially as set forth.

7. In mechanism of the class described, the combination with a frangible stationary tub structure, of a powefidriven washing machine appliance comprising an electric motor and a pounder actuated thereby extending over the tub, a wooden attaching member, means securing said member intermediately to the washing machine appliance and to one edge of the tub, and an ad- 'justable brace connected from an upper portion of the Washing machine to an opposing edge of the tub, substantially as set forth.

In testimony whereof I do now afiix my signature in the presence of'two witnesses.

FRANK E. ROBERTSON.

Witnesses:

FRANK J. Go'r'rRo A BERT LYNN LAWRENCE, 

